Goat Cheese Tart

This tart made of a creamy goat cheese filling set inside a flaky pastry crust makes a delectable meal at any time of day. Serve it for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner with a fresh green salad.

Total Time: 1:00

Prep: 0:20

Level:
Moderate

Yield:
10 servings

Serves:
10

Ingredients

1½ c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

salt

Freshly ground pepper

6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter

3 large eggs

½ c. heavy cream

3 tbsp. heavy cream

8 oz. goat cheese

2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Using two knives or a pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Mix in 1 egg and 3 tablespoons heavy cream. (If too dry, add more cream.) Shape dough into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix together cheese, remaining eggs and heavy cream, parsley, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.

On a floured surface, roll out dough. Fit into an 11 1/2- by 8-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, rolling pin over top to cut off excess dough. Pour filling into crust. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, about 15 minutes, before removing tart from pan.